The Inexperienced Bay Packers have made their priorities clear as coaching camp progresses.
GM Brian Gutekunst refuses to let accidents dictate the depth chart, and Monday’s roster strikes mirrored that philosophy completely.
The crew addressed secondary issues by bringing again a veteran defender whereas releasing a more recent addition.
The choice alerts how significantly Inexperienced Bay takes depth heading into preseason motion.
“Packers re-sign Corey Ballentine, lower Gregory Junior,” KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson reported.
#Packers re-sign Corey Ballentine, lower Gregory Junior
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 4, 2025
Ballentine returns to Inexperienced Bay after three productive seasons with the group.
The 29-year-old cornerback appeared in 37 regular-season video games and three playoff contests throughout his earlier stint.
Final season proved to be his greatest but, recording profession highs with 43 tackles and 7 passes defensed whereas beginning six video games.
The timing is smart given present roster points. Nate Hobbs stays sidelined with a knee harm whereas Kamal Hadden offers with hip issues.
Rookies Micah Robinson and Kalen King have but to see NFL motion, making veteran expertise priceless.
Ballentine brings extra than simply enjoying time to the desk. His familiarity with the system and confirmed potential as each a rotational defender and particular groups contributor make him an instantaneous asset.
He’ll put on quantity 35 and slot proper again into his earlier position.
The Packers consider Ballentine can contribute at a excessive stage as soon as once more.
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